Neva Peacock’s 105th birthday | 11alive.com

PALMETTO, Georgia — A Georgia woman is celebrating her 105th birthday by leading an exercise class.

While that may sound incredible, it’s what Neva Peacock does almost ever day. She runs through the same 33 exercises six days a week.

There are no rest breaks Peacock’s workout class. She’s been teaching the class at Palmetto Park Baptist Manor Retirement Community since 2005, when the last instructor passed away. She has a dedicating following of students who always show up for her class at 9 a.m.

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“They act like they like it, and I hope they do,” she said.

They start each class with a song, and then jump right in to the moves.

Peacock doesn’t have any fancy tips or tricks for staying healthy, she just follows the doctor’s orders.

“Keep moving and you’ll keep moving,” she said. “Otherwise you’ll be a vegetable. It helps me every day.”

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Peacock has become somewhat of a celebrity around campus because of her class. Executive Director Matthew Galyon even uses it as a selling point for new residents.